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Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Holding the line – PSI
The services sector showed improved expansion levels in June, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.7.
9 global thinkers in one-off event
Hear world class speakers on the future of markets and business speaking in NZ in a one-off special event held in Auckland on 21 August.
Staying the course – PMI
The manufacturing sector remains in expansion mode, despite some aspects of the results that need to be watched closely in the months ahead, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 53.3.
Trade mission heading to Taiwan to celebrate ANZTEC agreement
A 30 strong trade delegation sets off for Taiwan this Saturday, the first comprehensive such mission there since the ANZTEC free trade agreement came into force last December.
NZ economy – on course but some risks
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the New Zealand economy is set to achieve around 3.5 percent growth in the short term – one of the highest growth rates in the OECD.
Japanese business delegation visits Auckland
A delegation of Japanese business leaders is accompanying Japan’s Prime Minister Abe on a visit to New Zealand, and will meet with New Zealand business leaders in Auckland.
Seismic strengthening policy needs rethink
New exemptions from seismic strengthening requirements show the policy is inconsistent and unnecessary, says BusinessNZ.
Two levels of minimum wage under Labour
Labour’s immigration policy would create two different levels of minimum wage, says BusinessNZ.
Labour blaming employers for skill shortages
The Labour party appears to think that employers are to blame for skills shortages, says BusinessNZ.
Bay of Plenty Export Awards winners announced
History was made last night as Surtees Boats were the first company to take out the Emerging Exporter of the Year, and the Exporter of the Year awards in consecutive years in the BNZ Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards 25 year history.
Spending restraint welcome but higher tax not
Labour’s signals of more discipline in spending are welcome, but its higher tax proposals are concerning, says BusinessNZ